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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,109.38, 23,611.73 and 9,453.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,109.38, 23,611.73 and 9,453.73 is: 13,046.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,109.38 : 23,611.73 = 9,453.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,109.38/23,611.73 = 9,453.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,109.38x = 23,611.73 × 9,453.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,109.38x = 223,218,920.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,218,920.25/17,109.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,046.58

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